News from the City of Lake Elmo
August 31,  2018
Meetings next week:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, September 4th: City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.


Links to the 2018 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes: 

City Meetings
 
                                                                               

Notice: City offices will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day
9/4/18 - City Council Meeting Agenda


Now Hiring Firefighters!

The Lake Elmo Fire Department is looking for paid-on-call and part-time firefighters.  If you are interested please fill out the application below.  


Completed applications can be mailed to:
City of Lake Elmo
Attn: Jake Foster, Assistant City Administrator
3880 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo MN

or emailed to: jfoster@lakeelmo.org



CSAH 15 (Manning Ave.) & CSAH 14 Construction Update

Project Schedule

Last Week:
  • Crews graded medians and sidewalks in preparation for concrete to be poured east of Manning Avenue.
  • Sanitary sewer installations continued on west of Manning Avenue, along with stripping topsoil, and building the road base.
  • Crews continued working on pavement preparation east of Manning.
This Week:
  • Storm sewer work will begin on the far west end of the project.
  • Crews are anticipating to pave east of Manning Avenue within the next week, weather dependent.
  • Traffic signal loops will be installed.
  • Sanitary sewer installations will continue west of Manning Avenue.
Upcoming Work:
  • Crews will work to install traffic signal arms.
  • Excavation work and removals will begin west of Manning Avenue in order to build the new roadway.
Reminder: Permanent Water Use Restriction

With the recent dry weather, water usage in the City has increased.  Please adhere the to City's water use restrictions.  They are as follows:

(1). Odd/Event Sprinkling Restriction: Property owners having even numberd postal addresses may water, sprinkle, or irrigate their lawns, only on even numbered days, and property owners having odd numbered postal addressses may water, sprinkle, or irrigate their lawns only on odd numbered days.

(2). Time of Day Sprinkling Restriction:  Property owners are prohibited from watering, sprinkling, or irrigating their lawns between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily.

Help Us Eradicate Buckthorn From Sunfish Lake Park

Sunfish Lake Park is being overrun with buckthorn. Join the Friends of Lake  Elmo Sunfish Park on September 8 from 10:00 AM to noon to continue our work on this problem.
 
 We will have coffee before and a lunch at the Sally Manzara Nature Center after the event.
 
We will be working every second Saturday through January.
 
For more information, or to be put on our mailing list for future events, contact George Johnson at 651-757-5610 or gjohnson2020@gmail.com.



The images below illustrate some of the progress made so far.


Before...






After...

 









Schneider Motors (1916-1932)

The owners responsible for building what is now known as the Joshua Taylor building were the Schneider brothers. In 1916, Leo and Frank Schneider built the sturdy stone structure for their automobile and farm machinery dealership. The business, first opened for business selling cars in 1916 stayed in business until 1932.

When Martin Brookman took over the business, he moved it up to Highway 14, opening as Brookman Motors. At the time of the move, that road was U.S. Highway 212, a part of the first continuous highway to connect the United States east and west coasts.




Upcoming Events at the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center

September:
Senior Walk, Talk, and Snack 
Every Monday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM  

Buckthorn Removal 
Saturday September 8th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
October: 
Senior Walk, Talk, and Snack 
Every Monday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM  

Art in the Park Weekend
October 13 & 14, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
See various local artists making artwork in various media, purchase objects of art. 

Multimedia art class with Julie Schroeder
Sunday October 14th 10:00 AM 
Class fee and additional details to be announced. There is still room for more artists. Call Connie at: 651-491-3853                                                                                                                                  

Buckthorn Removal
Saturday, October 13th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Volunteer Opportunities 
The Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, and the Friends of Lake Elmo Sunfish Lake Park are looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

Afternoon and weekend nature center staffing volunteers - Core hours 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 

Bird house builders - Group project or individual - to define the acre that the Friends are leasing from the City of Lake Elmo, and encouraging various species of birds..

Citizen science  participants

Photo contest  organizing and management - Creating and managing a photo contest with pictures taken in Sunfish Lake Park.

Accounting/bookkeeping - 2 half days each week. Must have experience.

Visit www.sminc-lake-elmo.org for contact information.

17th Annual Bluegrass Festival Saturday at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Sept. 8
 
Washington County invites the community to the 17th Annual Bluegrass Festival 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve - South Picnic Pavilion.

The annual 2018 Washington County Bluegrass Festival fuses community, the great outdoors, and homegrown bluegrass music. It's the county parks' way of celebrating a successful summer season and giving thanks to everyone for supporting Washington County Parks.

The 2018 music lineup is:
  • 2 p.m. - The Skally Line;
  • 3 p.m. - Bluegroove Bluegrass Band;
  • 4 p.m. - Kind Country; and
  • 5 p.m. - The High 48's.
The Salsa Spot Food Truck, Chef Shawn's Southern BBQ, Jim's Mini Donuts, Nics Kettle Corn, and Home Town Creamery will be onsite for food sales.

The Bluegrass Festival is free for annual park permit holders and available to all visitors for the price of a daily or annual permit, $7 daily or $30 annually. The festival is supported by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).
See the Washington County website at www.co.washington.mn.us and search "Bluegrass Festival" for additional information. 

Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.
Attend a Mars Party at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Aug. 31

Washington County Parks will have a Mars Party, hosted by Mike Lynch, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.


The gathering will be near the Swim Pond at the park.

This summer, Mars is as close to Earth has it has been in 15 years, and nearly as close as it's been in 60,000 years. At the Mars Party, giant telescopes will be aimed at the moon, Jupiter, and Saturn. View constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, and Pegasus the Winged Horse, and learn the stories behind them.

Visitors will use large reflecting telescopes, including two 20-inch reflectors that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota. Visitors will use a new astronomical camera-telescope system for views of the more distant parts of the universe. Participants will receive user-friendly star maps and constellation charts for personal use.

Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting Starwatch parties and teaching astronomy classes for more than 40 years. Even if it's cloudy, visitors will learn a lot, and get a Mike Lynch "Cloud Check" for a future Minnesota Starwatch Party.

No registration is required - just show up. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, bug spray, etc., for a more enjoyable experience.

All vehicles must have a valid Washington County Parks vehicle permit, $7 daily, $30 annually.
Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.